LYCIUM CHINENS

MATRIMONY VINE, GOU-QI-ZI: The small, red, pleasantly
sweet fruit of this easily grown, deciduous, hardy shrub have long been
a popular tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used for nonspecific
immune system enhancement and for many diseases from diabetes to poor eyesight,
to impotence, to high blood pressure. Grows best in rich, moist, sandy,
alkaline soil in full sun and prefers a cool climate (naturally grows at
the 6-8000′ level in China) The fruit is most often used in combination
with other herbs.